Today in Wheeling History: November 27--Joe DeNardo, a renowned meteorologist who spent 45 years at WTAE-TV, was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, and raised in Wheeling (1930).
Joe DeNardo, born Joseph William DeNardo on November 27, 1930, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, was a prominent meteorologist best known for his work at WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh. DeNardo grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia, where he attended Wheeling Central Catholic High School. Known for his academic excellence and athletic prowess, he graduated with a 4.0 GPA and was an outstanding basketball player, earning the nickname "The Flash" for his speed and quickness on the court. DeNardo pursued higher education at Duquesne University, graduating in 1952 with a major in Mathematics and Physics. He furthered his studies by obtaining a master's degree in meteorology from the University of Chicago in 1953. DeNardo began his career in the United States Air Force, where he served for four years and eventually commanded the weather detachment at Greater Pittsburgh Air Force Base. After his honorable discharge in 1956, he co-founded DeNardo and McFarland Weather Services, providing weather forecasts to various clients. DeNardo's broadcasting career took off when he joined WTAE-TV in 1969, becoming a beloved figure in Pittsburgh for his accurate weather forecasts and community involvement. He retired in 2005 after 45 years on the air. Joe DeNardo passed away on June 15, 2018, in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/oNNcq), WTAE (https://shorturl.at/vHoOD) (https://shorturl.at/l3421), Find a Grave (https://shorturl.at/dCjad)
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Joe DeNardo, born Joseph William DeNardo on November 27, 1930, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, was a prominent meteorologist best known for his work at WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh. DeNardo grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia, where he attended Wheeling Central Catholic High School. Known for his academic excellence and athletic prowess, he graduated with a 4.0 GPA and was an outstanding basketball player, earning the nickname "The Flash" for his speed and quickness on the court. DeNardo pursued higher education at Duquesne University, graduating in 1952 with a major in Mathematics and Physics. He furthered his studies by obtaining a master's degree in meteorology from the University of Chicago in 1953. DeNardo began his career in the United States Air Force, where he served for four years and eventually commanded the weather detachment at Greater Pittsburgh Air Force Base. After his honorable discharge in 1956, he co-founded DeNardo and McFarland Weather Services, providing weather forecasts to various clients. DeNardo's broadcasting career took off when he joined WTAE-TV in 1969, becoming a beloved figure in Pittsburgh for his accurate weather forecasts and community involvement. He retired in 2005 after 45 years on the air. Joe DeNardo passed away on June 15, 2018, in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/oNNcq), WTAE (https://shorturl.at/vHoOD) (https://shorturl.at/l3421), Find a Grave (https://shorturl.at/dCjad)
Photo credits: Facebook
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